This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Seltenright family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Seltenright Family History

Seltenright Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Seabright, Sleight, Whitenight, Enright, Sebright, Searight, Seright

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Seltenright family from?

You can see how Seltenright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltenright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seltenright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Seltenright families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Seltenright's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Seltenright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seltenright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Seltenright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seltenright. 100% of Seltenright men worked as a Sales Manager.

View Census Data for Seltenright | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Manager
    100%

What Seltenright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Seltenright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltenright census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Seltenright

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Seltenright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Seltenright immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Seltenright. For the veterans among your Seltenright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Seltenright military records

You've only scratched the surface of Seltenright family history

Discover More

What is the average Seltenright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Seltenright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seltenright in 1964 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seltenright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltenright ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Seltenright family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial